Ground-bearing floors and walls below the DPC shall be thermally insulated to comply with building regulations and be suitable for the intended use. Issues to be taken into account include: floor insulation. wall insulation.

Do wall ties go below DPC?

Wall ties should:

be long enough to be embedded a minimum of 50mm into each leaf. be stainless steel or non-ferrous. be spaced above and below the DPC in accordance with Table 10.

Is damp proofing insulation?

A damp-proof membrane is required when using certain insulation materials – such as mineral wool, cellulose, etc. - to prevent damp from working its way into the insulation. ... The membrane is also used to protect building structures against damp.